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Woodstock Way

These two log cabins and two studios, located in the sweet spot at the heart of Woodstock, sit beside a waterfall and a swim hole in a wooded clearing. It's just 50 yards from the town centre and the bus stop to New York.

Location

10/10

Woodstock Way is plum in the middle of Woodstock, but still manages to feel like it’s in the country; situated on two-and-a-half acres beside a brook and a waterfall. It is 50 yards to Tinker Street’s stores, cafés and restaurants. Woodstock is a great base from which to explore the Catskills, especially the nearby towns of Kingston, Rosendale and Rhinebeck (across the Hudson river). For adventure don’t miss the Wallkill Valley Rail trail (hike and bike), Overlook Mountain, Ashokan Reservoir, Phoenix, Oswego County for inner tubing down the Esopus Creek and ski-ing at Belleayre and Hunter Mountains. Woodstock is one hour 50 minutes drive from New York and reachable by bus via Manhattan’s Port Authority terminal.

Style & character

7/10

Guests can choose between four rentals in a quiet wooded spot beside Tannery Brook. There are two cute log cabins, each with a deck overlooking the water and window boxes overflowing with flowers. The décor in the cabins is folksy (pitch forks, old sewing machines, rocking chair, wood stoves) but comfy with some modern furnishings. And for those who prefer a hipper more modern aesthetic, there are two studio spaces set back from the water’s edge, each with king size beds, raw wood and metal furniture. All guests have access to the waterfront for lounging and swimming.

Service & facilities

7/10

Woodstock Way offers a great guide to Woodstock on its website – with regularly updated listings for concerts, film, theatre, adventure activities, food and shops. Note that the four Woodstock Way rentals are designed so you come and go as you please. There is a live-in manager on site. But you are pretty much on your own. And that’s why you’ve come here – right? Free parking spaces right outside your front door.

Wi-Fi

Rooms

7/10

‘The Waterfall’ log cabin sleeps four and is the deluxe option with a full kitchen/dining room, sleep loft and two terraces one with loungers for sunbathing, the other for eating outdoors. The ‘Lone Wolf’ log cabin also sleeps four but is much smaller and has the same kitchenette as the studio spaces. The ‘Vinyl Room’ is the roomier of the two studio spaces with a couch, desk and outdoor picnic area. Each has a TV, Wi-Fi and music docks. Only the cabins are considered child and pet friendly.

Food & drink

Woodstock Way’s owners also run one of the most popular little restaurants in town called Shindig, just three-minutes walk away. Mains are gourmet comfort food; southern fried chicken $12 (£10) and the lamb burger $15 (£12). It is often packed so reserve in advance. Open everyday but Monday. Woodstock is full of good restaurants – from Bear Café and Cucina to affordable healthy cafés like Bread Alone and Sunfrost Farmers market. On Saturday’s a good farmers market is walking distance away.

Value for money

7/10

Double rooms from $195 (£157) in low season; and from $235 (£189) in high. Log cabins from $250 (£201) in low season; and from $295 (£237) in high season. Breakfast excluded. Free Wi-Fi.

Access for guests with disabilities?

No.

Family-friendly?

The log cabins are the best option for families. But do be aware you are situated beside a brook.